Michael Adams vs Mark L Hebden
GM Michael Adams (2595) · GM Mark L Hebden (2345)
Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Adams leads 7 wins to 4, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Hebden with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Adams,Mi | Hebden,M | 1-0 | Italian Game | 112th ch-GBR 2026 |
| Jul 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 109th ch-GBR |
| May 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ENG Chessable |
| Jan 2021 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Feb 2016 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Indian Defense | London King's Head Blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | London King's Head Blitz |
| Nov 2006 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 30th Kilkenny Masters |
| May 2003 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4NCL 2002-03 |
| Nov 1999 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Kilkenny Masters |
| Aug 1997 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 84th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1996 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Hastings 9697 |
| Jan 1991 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Sheffield Open |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1990 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | London WFW |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London NWYM |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1988 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London NWYM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden?
In 18 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Mark L Hebden has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.